Work orders, delivery notes, inspection forms and service records
Choose the right specification
Make handwritten records easier to complete, copy and file at the point of work.
- Map the order of information to the way staff complete the form.
- Choose the number of copies and whether sets must be numbered.
- Consider padding, books and perforation for the way forms are carried.
Planning example: a form completed on site
Watch how the form is used: is there a firm writing surface, which copy goes to the customer, and does the last sheet need to stay in a book? Give the most important fields room for handwriting and make the copy destination clear on every part.
What to send for a useful quote
Describe form size, number of parts, colours, numbering, pad or book format, quantity and intended use.
Leave enough writing room. Place important labels away from perforations and binding edges; proof sequence and duplicate layout.
A question we hear
Can forms be sequentially numbered?
Often yes, subject to the format. Include the number range and position in the quote brief.
Plan the file and approval
Before we produce the job, check the final PDF for the exact wording, dates, contact details, size and page or panel order. Confirm any unusual stock, mounting or finishing with the team. A physical sample can be useful where fit, colour or feel matters.